Berkeley Township School District

The Berkeley Township School District in New Jersey consists of 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The district's schools have a diverse student population, with white students making up the largest racial group and Hispanic students as the second-largest.

Among the standout schools, H & M Potter School has the highest percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, while Bayville Elementary School has the lowest student/teacher ratio and the highest percentage of students proficient or better in 4th-grade English Language Arts. However, the district's schools generally underperform compared to state averages on standardized tests, with the middle school, Berkeley Township Elementary School, having particularly low proficiency rates.

Chronic absenteeism rates are a concern across the district, ranging from 17.1% to 20.8%, which may impact student learning and academic performance. The per-student spending varies from $12,146 to $13,210, and the schools are all ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey schools, with a 2 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. Addressing these challenges and identifying the root causes of the district's underperformance could help improve educational outcomes for the students in the Berkeley Township School District.